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Editors' itinerary · Srinagar

Srinagar in 3 days: lake, gardens and shrines

3 days / 2 nights · Cities, Food trails, Couples, Friends, Family, Peace & calm, Heritage, Autumn, Spring

Photo: Vineetmbbs / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

A relaxed three-day loop that puts your first night on the water and fits in two gardens and two hilltop and lakeside shrines. It ends with a half-day buffer for the airport.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Srinagar.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and settle onto the lake

    • 11:00

      Arrive in Srinagar

      Transport · at Srinagar Airport

      Pick up your bag, then take a prepaid taxi or a booked transfer to the lake ghat. Keep an original photo ID handy for check-in.

    • 13:00

      Check in to your houseboat

      Stay · at Dal Lake Houseboat Stay

      Ask what the meal plan covers and whether shikara transfers are included. Rest after the journey.

    • 16:30

      Evening shikara ride

      Activity · at Dal Lake Shikara Ride

      Agree the route and price before you board. Aim to be back before dark.

  2. Day 2Day 2: Hilltop view, garden and shrine

    • 08:30

      Morning at Shankaracharya Temple

      Sight · at Shankaracharya Temple

      Go early for clearer views and thinner crowds. Expect a security check at the top.

    • 11:00

      Walk the terraces of Nishat Bagh

      Sight · at Nishat Bagh

      Carry cash for the ticket. Allow about an hour.

    • 13:30

      Wazwan lunch

      Food · at Wazwan Dinner

      Ask for a smaller set sized for your group. Vegetarians can request local vegetarian dishes.

    • 16:30

      Hazratbal Shrine in late light

      Sight · at Hazratbal Shrine

      Dress modestly, cover your head and remove your shoes at the entrance.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Dawn on the water, then depart

    • 05:30

      Sunrise shikara ride

      Activity · at Dal Lake Shikara Ride

      Leave early to catch the lake in still morning light and, in season, the vegetable market. Confirm the rate beforehand.

    • 08:00

      Pack and check out

      Note

      Settle the houseboat bill and confirm your transfer back to shore. Check whether the meal plan has any extras.

    • 09:00

      Head to the airport

      Transport · at Srinagar Airport

      Allow about three hours before departure, as security is thorough. Adjust the time to your flight.